JNTC Financial Analyst

Corps Solutions

Stafford, VA, USA

Full-Time
Defense
Finance
Government

Job Description

The JNTC Financial Analyst is responsible for financial and program development activities, such as budgeting, reporting, and out year program requirements, for the Marine Corps’ Training and Education Command’s implementation of the Joint National Training Capability. The JNTC Financial Analyst will support the client by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Financial Analyst needed to support Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM) responsible for development of training programs and policy, and the resourcing of formal school instruction, the Marine Corps education system, and Marine Corps training programs.

Supports joint interoperability exercise planning efforts for TECOM in support of Marine Corps requirements for the implementation of the DoD directed Joint National Training Capability (JNTC) and Training Transformation (T2) initiatives.

Through direct liaison with TECOM from Government site in Quantico, VA will operate as a financial analyst to facilitate seamless integration of JNTC into the USMC JNTC Accredited training programs.

Preparation of financial reports, budget integration, and preparation of annual financial plan and other budget exercises and funds control documentation.

Prepares written and verbal reports for management regarding cost variances with various program alternatives.

Advises senior leadership on compliance and adherence to established guidelines, procedures and policies as well as fiscal law.

Confer with management, supervisors

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Financial Management or a related field plus 5 years of military experience, required

Masters or Doctorate degree plus 10 years military experience, preferred.

Attendance at a professional military education institution/program (resident/non-resident), such as Expeditionary Warfare School, Command and Staff College, or the Staff NCO Academy.

EXPERIENCE

Candidates shall have at least (5) years' experience in a discipline related to military operations at the battalion level.

Candidates must have at least five (10) years' experience related to military operations in the Command Element of a Marine Air Ground Task Force.

Experience working with military personnel preferred

The ideal candidate is a former SNCO or Officer who has experience working as part of a MAGTF Staff.

Experience working in a Joint command is preferred.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIESRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Prior experience at a command and/or staff level with DOD’s PPBS and Financial Management (FM) systems within one or more of the uniformed Services.

Routine use and above average skills with Microsoft Office suite of software (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Outlook).

This position fundamentally requires an open and creative mind, the ability to conduct rigorous analysis with limited oversight from senior management, and the ability to present difficult concepts in simple terms.

A background in Service- and OSD-level resource allocation as a result of past previous government and/or private sector assignments. This position requires expert-level understanding of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including recent innovations and on-going changes to that process.

The capability to analyze funding requirements combined with execution history to develop concise descriptions of impacts and alternatives. Assist management with strategic business planning based upon departmental and congressional guidance, internal senior level direction, trends, forecasts and best practices from industry, academia and other governmental agencies, and requirements/needs generated from within.

Knowledge of Marine Corps financial systems (Standard Accounting, Budgeting Reports System – SABRS) would be helpful. In addition, duties involve working with other Services and a knowledge of their accounting processes and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) on all accounting requirements and issues is a plus.

Knowledge of contemporary joint Service training issues is desired.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable extrapolating information from data within tight deadlines, the absence of absolutes, and periods of uncertainty.

A demonstrated ability to perform operational capabilities and requirements analysis and integration, program analysis and evaluation, and interpret the results from each using financial management expertise to develop resource alternatives. Strong communication and presentation skills.

Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.

Proficient in computer applications such as Windows 2000/XP and MS Office

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus

Daily travel in local area during work day (including use of personal vehicle)

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

Ability to obtain or have a security clearance

Requires 10% - 15% travel

Corps Solutions is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All hiring decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, religion, disability, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, marital status, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other class protected by law. In addition, Corps Solutions engages in affirmative action efforts, where appropriate, to employ, train and promote qualified minorities, women, the disabled, disabled veterans, newly separated veterans or other protected veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify. If you require assistance applying for any currently open online position, please contact a Corps Solutions representative at careers@corps-solutions.com.

States

VA

Security Clearance

Requires Security Clearance

Job Requirements

Prior experience at a command and/or staff level with DOD’s PPBS and Financial Management (FM) systems within one or more of the uniformed Services.

Routine use and above average skills with Microsoft Office suite of software (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Outlook).

This position fundamentally requires an open and creative mind, the ability to conduct rigorous analysis with limited oversight from senior management, and the ability to present difficult concepts in simple terms.

A background in Service- and OSD-level resource allocation as a result of past previous government and/or private sector assignments. This position requires expert-level understanding of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including recent innovations and on-going changes to that process.

The capability to analyze funding requirements combined with execution history to develop concise descriptions of impacts and alternatives. Assist management with strategic business planning based upon departmental and congressional guidance, internal senior level direction, trends, forecasts and best practices from industry, academia and other governmental agencies, and requirements/needs generated from within.

Knowledge of Marine Corps financial systems (Standard Accounting, Budgeting Reports System – SABRS) would be helpful. In addition, duties involve working with other Services and a knowledge of their accounting processes and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) on all accounting requirements and issues is a plus.

Knowledge of contemporary joint Service training issues is desired.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable extrapolating information from data within tight deadlines, the absence of absolutes, and periods of uncertainty.

A demonstrated ability to perform operational capabilities and requirements analysis and integration, program analysis and evaluation, and interpret the results from each using financial management expertise to develop resource alternatives. Strong communication and presentation skills.

Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.

Proficient in computer applications such as Windows 2000/XP and MS Office

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus

Daily travel in local area during work day (including use of personal vehicle)

Corps Solutions provides industry-leading training and education services to prepare U.S. national security stakeholders to thrive in complex operational environments.

Working At CSI

Corps Solutions is a professional services organization and as such, the knowledge, skills, and most importantly, talents of our staff define the overall quality and success of our organization. Our policy is to provide all full-time and part-time employees with an attractive benefits package which is both competitive and comprehensive in scope. This package has facilitated our corporate goal of recruiting and retaining the most qualified personnel.

Core Values

People. We are defined by the people we hire and by how well we take care of our clients and each other. We are a partnership where each employee is expected to contribute to the greater good of the company and in return shall share in the success which their work made possible. We are committed to developing leaders and managers from within.

Integrity. We are resolute in demonstrating our integrity in our words and deeds. We demonstrate our integrity by conducting business ethically, putting the customer's best interests first, always accomplishing the mission, and delivering on all of our promises.

Value. We provide value to our customers by delivering consistent, high-quality services and products while maintaining competitive prices. We do this by hiring employees who share our values and sense of purpose, through continuous process improvement and quality management, and by keeping our organization lean.